First Aid Courses
Whether you want to be ready to respond to a medical emergency or you need to be certified for work, the Athletics Centre offers nationally recognized courses for you.
Full - Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (with the Lifesaving Society)
Standard First Aid provides comprehensive training in all facets of first aid and CPR. This course provides an in-depth understanding of first aid and treatment for medical emergencies such as: heat and cold injuries, bone and joint injuries, abdominal and chest injuries, burns and spinal injuries. Provides knowledge of how the heart works and what goes wrong when defibrillation is required. This course covers: when and how to operate an AED; AED maintenance; data management and the reporting protocols required after an incident in which an AED unit is used.
This qualification is current for 3 years under the WSIB
*Canadian First Aid Manual is included in cost of course
Recert - Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED (with the Lifesaving Society)
In accordance with WSIB, Current Standard First Aid (SFA) award holders may recertify their Lifesaving Society SFA certification just once on a Lifesaving Society SFA Recertification Course not more than 3 years from the Standard First Aid date of issue. To renew SFA certifications subsequently, award holders must repeat the full SFA Course. Thereafter, individuals may renew by alternating recertifications and original courses.
Holders of Standard First Aid certificates from other agencies may not recertify their certificate on a Lifesaving Society recertification course. They may recertify only with the original certifying agency.
Pre-requisites: Standard First aid and CPR C with the Lifesaving Society – full course- less than 3 years from the certification date (your certification must be current to recertify).
Aquatics Leadership Courses
Looking to complete the final steps towards becoming a certified lifeguard or swim instructor? We offer Aquatic Leadership courses to help you develop strong leadership skills that will last a lifetime, including:
- Physical Fitness
- Teamwork
- Problem-Solving
- Improved Self-Confidence
- Communication Skills
National Lifeguard (NLS) Certification
National Lifeguard Service is Canada’s only nationally recognized lifeguard certification. Candidates will be trained to supervise swimmers, prevent accidents, and respond to first aid and aquatic incidents and emergencies in a team environment. A physically demanding course with significant theory work. 100% attendance is required. Prerequisites: 15 years of age, Bronze Cross, Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’.
Bronze Cross
Bronze Medallion